Cryptocurrency, a digital payment system that functions outside of the traditional financial system, is a rapidly developing issue for local law enforcement. Transacting in cryptocurrency creates the perception of elevated levels of confidentiality or pseudonymity. As this and other related innovations continue to gain a foothold in the economy, criminal exploitation of these systems and methods increase.

With cryptocurrency now firmly entrenched in both domestic and international commerce, it is vital that law enforcement has a firm understanding of what cryptocurrency is, how it works, and how it can be used in both legitimate and illicit activities.

This is the first course in the Cryptocurrency Investigation series. After attending this course, the user should be able to:

This course is FREE for sworn officers

1. Define cryptocurrency and its use in the broader digital economy

2. Identify different types of cryptocurrencies

3. Discover how governments attempt to regulate cryptocurrency

This course is intended to be taken by sworn law enforcement officers only. If you're already a verified LEO, you can proceed straight to Already Registered.

If you still need to register or Get Verified, please use the below links first and then head to the course page above!